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while the worst of the storm has yet to hit, many businesses and cities were busy making prarations today. erika ller repor. >> reporter: this monstrous storm is already being compared to the great blizzard of '78, when vast amounts of snow blanketed the ohio valley and the great lakes. that storm lasted 36 hours, leaving cars stranded. this storm could also be historic. weather forecasters predict it will leave up to three feet of snow in a wide swath stretching from new york to boston. preparations are well underway. airlines cancelled nearly 4,500 flights, leaving many travelers stranded. >> here at laguardia, as you can see, our port authority men and women are hard at work preparing for the storm. our fleet of snow removal vehicles and sand and agent spreaders are prepped and ready for action. >> reporter: amtrak has also canceled many trips in the northeast. the storm is expected to deliver a harsh blow to areas of the east coast still recovering from superstorm sandy. >> hurricane sandy cost the economy a $100 billion and the recovery efforts are still going on. so, it could delay
while the worst of the storm has yet to hit, many businesses and cities were busy making prarations today. erika ller repor. >> reporter: this monstrous storm is already being compared to the great blizzard of '78, when vast amounts of snow blanketed the ohio valley and the great lakes. that storm lasted 36 hours, leaving cars stranded. this storm could also be historic. weather forecasters predict it will leave up to three feet of snow in a wide swath stretching from new york to boston....
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they've been trained for the jobs that are there. now at schools like p-tech in brooklyn, a collaboration between new york public schools and city university of new york and i.b.m., students will graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree in computers or engineering. we need to give every american student opportunities like this. and four years ago... ( applause ) four years ago we started race to the top, the competition that convinced almost every state to develop smarter curricula and higher standards. all for about 1% of what we have spent on education each year. tonight i'm announcing a new challenge: to redesign america's high schools so they better equip graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy. and we'll reward schools that develop new partnerships with colleges and employers and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math. the skills today's employers are looking for to fill the jobs that are there right now and will be there in the future. now even with better high scho
they've been trained for the jobs that are there. now at schools like p-tech in brooklyn, a collaboration between new york public schools and city university of new york and i.b.m., students will graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree in computers or engineering. we need to give every american student opportunities like this. and four years ago... ( applause ) four years ago we started race to the top, the competition that convinced almost every state to develop smarter...
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the city's tourism officials say one million people are in town for the festivities. now, that's more than five times as many people who showed up for the super bowl. new orleans' economy took a big hit when hurricane katrina struck in 2005, but these big turnouts are helping its economic comeback. >> tourism is our most important industry. it's a $5 billion industry for new orleans. it employs 75,000 of our local citizens, so it is absolutely critical that we continue to do events like mardi gras, super bowls, final fours, big conventions, business meetings. that is the lifeblood of the city. >> susie: she also says this year's mardi gras is expected to bring in almost $150 million and that the planning never stops. tomorrow, new orleans will start working on mardi gras 2014. well, that's "nightly business report" for tuesday, february 12. have a great evening, everyone. we'll see you online at www.nbr.com and back here tomorrow night. captioning sponsored by wpbt captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> join us anytime at nbr.com. there, you'll fin
the city's tourism officials say one million people are in town for the festivities. now, that's more than five times as many people who showed up for the super bowl. new orleans' economy took a big hit when hurricane katrina struck in 2005, but these big turnouts are helping its economic comeback. >> tourism is our most important industry. it's a $5 billion industry for new orleans. it employs 75,000 of our local citizens, so it is absolutely critical that we continue to do events like...
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>>. >> well, first of all, the the attack of 9/11 on this city and the pent begun and pennsylvania, was a defining event in many ways. and secondly,-- i, the critique i make of what has happened to our democratic system was one that i had already begun to really form. and i believe deeply in american democracy. i honor the profession of politics. i encourage young people to go into it. but i have found other ways to serve. i haven't turned my back on the political process. i am deeply concerned that the role of big money which i described earlier, has now degraded the operations of our democracy to a point that is causing deep concern to millions of us. it really has to be fixed. and i found that i ejoyed leading from an ngo position, advocating action on climate. i enjoy odd the business world. i've learned a tremendous amount in the business world. i didn't expect to enjoy it as much as i have. and so it's been a wonderful period for me, of growth and learning and i have continued to speak out and will continue to in the future. and this book is a part of that process. >> was it inevi
>>. >> well, first of all, the the attack of 9/11 on this city and the pent begun and pennsylvania, was a defining event in many ways. and secondly,-- i, the critique i make of what has happened to our democratic system was one that i had already begun to really form. and i believe deeply in american democracy. i honor the profession of politics. i encourage young people to go into it. but i have found other ways to serve. i haven't turned my back on the political process. i am...
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to the place where he was born, new york city. right now the new york nicks are in second place in the eastern conference and caramel slow averaging 28 points per game. i am pleased to have him here at this table for the first time. welcome. >> thank you. >> rose: great to have you. >> thank you. >> rose: syracuse. tell me about that day. what did it mean for you? >> on that day, i had to take myself back to when i first decided that i wanted to go to syracuse and from that point on it was just so many memories that was rolling and rolling and rolling as i'm sitting here for when i got off the plane in the car around to the carrier dome sitting in my seat watching the game. up until that moment when they unveiled the jersey it was just so many memories of when i was at syracuse, when i was on campus in class, in my apartment just being a student. just being a teenager. >> rose: we know what you did for syracuse. you went all the way to the national championships, the n.c.a.a. national championship. what did syracuse dorr do for yo
to the place where he was born, new york city. right now the new york nicks are in second place in the eastern conference and caramel slow averaging 28 points per game. i am pleased to have him here at this table for the first time. welcome. >> thank you. >> rose: great to have you. >> thank you. >> rose: syracuse. tell me about that day. what did it mean for you? >> on that day, i had to take myself back to when i first decided that i wanted to go to syracuse and...
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e frch and the alls continued to run into some insurgents outside major cities. they got into a fire fight on tuesday. they fear they could creep back into cities they wouldn't held. riots have broken out in tunisia after an official was shot dead. a leading member of the secular popular front party. he suffer is multiple gunshot wounds in the head and chest. the after the arab spring uprising in 2011. he said the culprit will be arrested. the murder sparked protests in tunis and around the country. tunisia has been gripped by instability and economic hardship. party leaders came to power making promises but they see problems before the arab spring. >>> executives seem happier with the recent economic climate. tell us what's changed. >> we've had a new government in japan and stock prices went higher. all of this seems to be working in the favor of boosting confidence for japan's manufacturing. orders for manufacture chinery third straight month. these factors encourage companies to increase their spending on plant and economic. cabinet officials said domestic fi
e frch and the alls continued to run into some insurgents outside major cities. they got into a fire fight on tuesday. they fear they could creep back into cities they wouldn't held. riots have broken out in tunisia after an official was shot dead. a leading member of the secular popular front party. he suffer is multiple gunshot wounds in the head and chest. the after the arab spring uprising in 2011. he said the culprit will be arrested. the murder sparked protests in tunis and around the...
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not do it because of his own con city. >> ee. >> he's under a lot of pressure from the democratic wing of the democratic pert. >> rose: and how strong is the democratic wing of the democratic part and why does he care at this stage of the game. >> he cares because he has an agenda to do. these are his constituents. they helped elect him. he has to be responsive to them. he did float the idea of raising the retirement age from 65 to 67 for medicaid. we don't really know if that could happen again if the negotiations got serious. i'm not even sure that si a good idea. >> rose: that is the interesting thing about t you pointed this out in a weekend television appearance. sometimes they say they will do this and then they change. we are no longer willing to do that. so it's hard to get your finger in terms of exactly where we are talking about, at what stage was this promise made. and is it still viable. >> but in fairness to batt sides, life moves on. and whatever you said you might have done in the summer of 2011 it's now february of 2013. you're entitled too something different or say s
not do it because of his own con city. >> ee. >> he's under a lot of pressure from the democratic wing of the democratic pert. >> rose: and how strong is the democratic wing of the democratic part and why does he care at this stage of the game. >> he cares because he has an agenda to do. these are his constituents. they helped elect him. he has to be responsive to them. he did float the idea of raising the retirement age from 65 to 67 for medicaid. we don't really know...
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>> through the city of antwerp, which is the main diamond cartier in belgium, we have eight in every ten uncut diamond and five in every ten uncut diamonds. it's worth billions. >> sreenivasan: thanks so much. >> thanks for having me. >> sreenivasan: the civilian death toll in afghanistan has dropped for the first time in six years. a new report today from the united nations said more than 2,700 civilians died last year. that was down from more than 3,100 the previous year. still, violence claimed the lives of more women and girls, up 20% from 2011. the new data came a day after president hamid karzai banned afghan troops from calling in air strikes in residential areas. the former top u.s. commander in afghanistan is going to retire, instead of becoming the overall nato commander in europe. president obama announced today that marine general john allen will end his military career. allen's nomination for the nato post was put on hold last fall, amid questions about e-mail exchanges with a woman in florida. the general was cleared of all wrongdoing, but he said today he needs to focu
>> through the city of antwerp, which is the main diamond cartier in belgium, we have eight in every ten uncut diamond and five in every ten uncut diamonds. it's worth billions. >> sreenivasan: thanks so much. >> thanks for having me. >> sreenivasan: the civilian death toll in afghanistan has dropped for the first time in six years. a new report today from the united nations said more than 2,700 civilians died last year. that was down from more than 3,100 the previous...
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slowly but surely they'll be closing down the city as the teeth of this storm begins to bite on boston. probably about sunset. this is going to be a fast moving, a very punching storm for this area. doug, back to you. we will have much more on this. we're starting at 4:00 to talk all about the weather and any traffic delays. join us starting at 4:00 a.m. >> we have breaking news in oxon hill, maryland, tonight. a cab driver is in custody. he's accused in a hit and run. darcy spencer joins live to tell us how this when he will thing unfolded. >> when the scene unfolded behind me, police tell me that teen is clenging to life tonight. and police say a witness helped lead them to the suspect, a cab driver. >> this exclusive video shows prince george's county police questioning a cab driver in connection with a hit and run. that crash left a teenager critically injured. >> did you get a blanket for him? >> mm-hmm. i got the blanket. >> how is he doing? >> he had blood all over his head. he was in pretty poor condition. just lying there. >> the teen was struck while crossing the 4700 block o
slowly but surely they'll be closing down the city as the teeth of this storm begins to bite on boston. probably about sunset. this is going to be a fast moving, a very punching storm for this area. doug, back to you. we will have much more on this. we're starting at 4:00 to talk all about the weather and any traffic delays. join us starting at 4:00 a.m. >> we have breaking news in oxon hill, maryland, tonight. a cab driver is in custody. he's accused in a hit and run. darcy spencer joins...
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the bull's eye of heaviest snow is back towards the boston area and new york city right on the line. >> shepard: how are things looking for new york city? >> we talked about this yesterday, a tough forecast because we're right on the rain/snow line. look at this right here. the models are showing it. what's made so it hard to show this. but new york right there, the southern tip of manhattan, rain, rain, mix, and now snow. so i think we'll stay at all snow for the remainder of the inning and tonight, and when those two storms collide, which is going to happen, this piece of energy there and this coastal storm -- going to happen around 7:00, 8:00 tonight. it will be completely absorbed. and then we're going to see an explosive strengthening of the storm. temperatures we plummet and it's snow for everybody. nobody on the rain. one thing that may be different at this point. it's moving a little farther towards the east a little quicker. i think we look at maybe the snow tapering off at bit earlier tomorrow than we thought it would be. >> shepard: but not in boston. boston is in for just
the bull's eye of heaviest snow is back towards the boston area and new york city right on the line. >> shepard: how are things looking for new york city? >> we talked about this yesterday, a tough forecast because we're right on the rain/snow line. look at this right here. the models are showing it. what's made so it hard to show this. but new york right there, the southern tip of manhattan, rain, rain, mix, and now snow. so i think we'll stay at all snow for the remainder of the...
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we should follow the example of a new york city nurse named menchu sanchez. when hurricane sandy plunged her hospital into darkness she wasn't thinking about how her own home was faring. her mind was on the 20 precious newborns in her care and the rescue plan she devised that kept them all safe. we should follow the example of a north miami woman named desaline victor. when she arrived at her polling place she was told the wait to vote might be six hours. and as time ticked by, her concern was not with her tired body or aching feet or whether folks like her would get to have their say. hour after hour a throng of people stayed in line to support her because desiline is 102 years old. they erupted in cheers when she finally put on a sticker that read, "i voted." ( applause ) there's desiline. we should follow the example of a police officer named brian murphy. when a gunman opened fire on a siek temple in wisconsin, brian was the first to arrive. he did not consider his own safety. he fought back until help arrived and ordered his fellow officers to protect th
we should follow the example of a new york city nurse named menchu sanchez. when hurricane sandy plunged her hospital into darkness she wasn't thinking about how her own home was faring. her mind was on the 20 precious newborns in her care and the rescue plan she devised that kept them all safe. we should follow the example of a north miami woman named desaline victor. when she arrived at her polling place she was told the wait to vote might be six hours. and as time ticked by, her concern was...
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the city, all the way up into maine. now, we're not probably going to see a lot more snow in new york city, maybe 4, 6 more inches, but the big snow totals are going to be massachusetts, connecticut, rhode island, vermont, new hampshire, and maine, because that's where the low is centered. the low is off the coast here. the closer you are to the low, the more snow you'll get. that's what we have now. that's where the snow is. the snow is filling back into new york city, and ashleigh will get more snow tonight. not that much, but she will, and then this wind will be the event for tomorrow as that storm, we call it bombs out. it literally becomes so deep and so intense it will almost be the same strength, the same depth at what hurricane sandy was as it made landfall. the good news with this is that this storm is not going to make landfall. it's going to continue out into the ocean and move away. so maybe 6 to 10 more for albany. everywhere you see this pink, this is all the way from maine, even into nova scotia, back down
the city, all the way up into maine. now, we're not probably going to see a lot more snow in new york city, maybe 4, 6 more inches, but the big snow totals are going to be massachusetts, connecticut, rhode island, vermont, new hampshire, and maine, because that's where the low is centered. the low is off the coast here. the closer you are to the low, the more snow you'll get. that's what we have now. that's where the snow is. the snow is filling back into new york city, and ashleigh will get...
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this it program is already in effect in other neighborhoods in the city. the goal is to encourage more turnover. the agency plans to hold public hearings on the first of next month. >>> an update on a story first reported by nbc news. the boy scouts of america will not be dropping its ban on gays participating as members or scout leaders. the organization announced today it needs more time to e review this policy. pete williams joins us live. why the delay? >> the scouts say a couple things about this. first of all, they have had an outpouring of feedback that shows how deeply care about scouting and about this it issue. it's complex and need more time for what they call a deliberate review of the membership policy. there was to be a vote today before the 33-member board. by postponing it to may, they will have it before the national council. so both sides of this hope the time will work in their favor. people who think the change should happen, and remember the change under discussion, the scouts would remove the national ban from their membership rules a
this it program is already in effect in other neighborhoods in the city. the goal is to encourage more turnover. the agency plans to hold public hearings on the first of next month. >>> an update on a story first reported by nbc news. the boy scouts of america will not be dropping its ban on gays participating as members or scout leaders. the organization announced today it needs more time to e review this policy. pete williams joins us live. why the delay? >> the scouts say a...
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said the city had marshaled an army of plows and salt trucks. >> the sanitation department will deploy something like 1,700 snowplows and 65 front-end loaders. it also has 450 salt-spreaders already deployed. >> brown: the storm also focused new concern on the new york and new jersey shore areas still recovering from hurricane sandy. they faced the prospect of being flooded again. >> we are trying to batten down the hatches here, if any storms are coming. the last one ruined us totally. >> brown: and long forehe worst hit, air travel was in a shambles. well over 4,000 flights were canceled through saturday, sending ripple effects across the country. the snow also halted amtrak and some mass transit service in the northeast. and for the latest on what's expected tonight and this weekend, we turn to bernie rayno, a meteorologist with accuweather. so what is the latest on the track of the storm and expected snow amounts? >> well, i will tell you, the worst of this storm we have been pointing out all week is going to be across southern new england. two storms as you mentioned, and the firs
said the city had marshaled an army of plows and salt trucks. >> the sanitation department will deploy something like 1,700 snowplows and 65 front-end loaders. it also has 450 salt-spreaders already deployed. >> brown: the storm also focused new concern on the new york and new jersey shore areas still recovering from hurricane sandy. they faced the prospect of being flooded again. >> we are trying to batten down the hatches here, if any storms are coming. the last one ruined...
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a hot air balloon carrying tourists caught fire over the ancient city of luxor and crashed in a field. the dead were from europe and asia. in addition, the egyptian pilot and one british man were hospitalized with burns. italy's politicians searched for a way forward today after an election that left a political stalemate. that, in turn, generated new fears of economic fallout. we have a report from jonathan rugman of independent television news. >> reporter: the news from rome has sent shock waves across europe. a rebellion against austerity, a rebellion, too, against their fossilized politicians. this man has upturned the old order. a comedian, with a 20-hour working week, tax cuts and a referendum on the euro. the clown turned potential king maker here. this taxi driver backed him. it was a protest vote, he told me. he might be a comedian but he can't be worse than what we've got. the extraordinary success of his grass roots movement has taken italy by complete surprise. if you're looking for a party headquarters for him here in rome you won't find one. all there is this room in th
a hot air balloon carrying tourists caught fire over the ancient city of luxor and crashed in a field. the dead were from europe and asia. in addition, the egyptian pilot and one british man were hospitalized with burns. italy's politicians searched for a way forward today after an election that left a political stalemate. that, in turn, generated new fears of economic fallout. we have a report from jonathan rugman of independent television news. >> reporter: the news from rome has sent...
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the city right on that line. >> new york city plows and salt trucks are armed and ready to clear the city's almost 6,000 miles of roads. the storm will bring higher tides. >> many of the same communities that were in hurricane sandy's title sage, just about 100 days ago are likely to see some moderate coastal flooding this evening. >> many new yorkers are trying to leave work early. and then, they are the tourists. stuck in the storm, looking for a good time. >> doug watkins and his wife flew in, canceled flights kept some family members from joining them, but they have plans. >> we have tickets for a show tonight, so we are hoping we can make it over there and back and maybe walking through snow. >> you think it is going to go on? >> we are hopeful. >> jeffrey and tracy young are here from connecticut, which is expected to get more snow. >> we are down here for a show and we had nonrefundable tickets. >> you are the second person i met that said they are here for a show. what are you hearing? is the show going to go on? >> i hope so. the show always goes on, right? >> even if the th
the city right on that line. >> new york city plows and salt trucks are armed and ready to clear the city's almost 6,000 miles of roads. the storm will bring higher tides. >> many of the same communities that were in hurricane sandy's title sage, just about 100 days ago are likely to see some moderate coastal flooding this evening. >> many new yorkers are trying to leave work early. and then, they are the tourists. stuck in the storm, looking for a good time. >> doug...
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last blizzard two years ago that paralyzed the nation's largest city. here's jim axelrod. >> reporter: tonight new york city is take nothing chances. 1,700 snowplows have been deployed, 450 salt spreaders, 65 front-end loaders. mayor michael bloomberg. >> it's not going to be a hurricane sandy but that doesn't mean you can't get badly hurt or killed if you're not careful. >> reporter: the devastation from superstorm sandy is a fresh memory, and so is the blizzard two years ago that dumped 20 inches here. the streets took days to clear, hindering emergency vehicles and city buses. >> we're just basically stuck on this block, you know? >> reporter: g.p.s. tracking devices on garbage trucks will allow new yorkers to punch their addresss into a web page and track when their block will be plowed. 6,100 sanitation workers are now mobilized. 400 more than two years ago. union president harry nespoli said they just started to catch their breath after sandy. >> i wouldn't say they're tired. they feel it, they extended themselves for sandy 12 hour shifts for 60 d
last blizzard two years ago that paralyzed the nation's largest city. here's jim axelrod. >> reporter: tonight new york city is take nothing chances. 1,700 snowplows have been deployed, 450 salt spreaders, 65 front-end loaders. mayor michael bloomberg. >> it's not going to be a hurricane sandy but that doesn't mean you can't get badly hurt or killed if you're not careful. >> reporter: the devastation from superstorm sandy is a fresh memory, and so is the blizzard two years ago...
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do have out of the city of boston. that does make the fifth snowiest snow storm for you over in boston. otherwise the wind was howelling yesterday. we saw wind gusts over 80 miles per hour across parts of connecticut, massachusetts, in boston, we recorded 76 miles per hour wind gust. you're talking hurricane-force winds in the overnight hours and even yesterday. otherwise take a look at the snowfall. still coming down across eastern portions of maine. couple more inches here and there will be possible in this area. the worst of it thankfully is over with. so massachusetts, connecticut, continuing those clean-up efforts as we head also into tomorrow because we're expecting sunny weather. the problem, though, is that we actually do have very cold temperatures behind this storm system. take a look at some of the temperatures we're expecting during the overnight hours tonight. single digits for you in new york city. below 0 wind chill in connecticut, rhode island, parts of massachusetts. many of you do not have power. this
do have out of the city of boston. that does make the fifth snowiest snow storm for you over in boston. otherwise the wind was howelling yesterday. we saw wind gusts over 80 miles per hour across parts of connecticut, massachusetts, in boston, we recorded 76 miles per hour wind gust. you're talking hurricane-force winds in the overnight hours and even yesterday. otherwise take a look at the snowfall. still coming down across eastern portions of maine. couple more inches here and there will be...
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the city streets. newark -- let me try that again, newark, new jersey, mayor, cory booker. roll it. tell me what you have seen so far on the streets of newark? >> the conditions are worsening. walked through all five wards of the city checking in on our crews we have out there as well as conditions on the street. a lot of stranded cars now. a lot of people out that shouldn't be. so it's just, you know, very perilous out there, and people need to understand that. stay indoofrs and hunker down for the night. conditions will be bad throughout the morning tomorrow. so this is not the time to take this lightly. very dangerous conditions, especially around motor vehicle accidents. and we also are on alert for possible power outages for newark if the wind starts to pick up. so i'm grateful for the hundreds of workers we have out there from law enforcement to folks plowing and salting streets. a lot of work ahead. >> as the sun will begin to rise in a couple of hours, that's when, as you mentioned, we will get
the city streets. newark -- let me try that again, newark, new jersey, mayor, cory booker. roll it. tell me what you have seen so far on the streets of newark? >> the conditions are worsening. walked through all five wards of the city checking in on our crews we have out there as well as conditions on the street. a lot of stranded cars now. a lot of people out that shouldn't be. so it's just, you know, very perilous out there, and people need to understand that. stay indoofrs and hunker...
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the city. you can see the majority of the traffic heading away from the city. that traffic ban is in place right now after 4:00. that's when the for said it would hit. all the nonessential employees across the state. anyone not involved as a first responsibler or snow plow or someone with major storm business that, they're supposed to be off the road. drivers, you face a fine up to a 5 hundred, and we'll see if that gets enforced. the goal is to keep people off the roads and prevent any accidents, any continued dangers. they want the first responders not to running around handling accidents but to be available for emergencies across the state. it's a tough situation. we listened to the governor today and also listened to the mayor who is asking people to stay off the streets. take a listen. >> our public works crews are out now. we have a 34,000 tons of salt, over 600 pieces of equipment ready to be deployed throughout the storm. reporter: the first responder and screws know plows that need the
the city. you can see the majority of the traffic heading away from the city. that traffic ban is in place right now after 4:00. that's when the for said it would hit. all the nonessential employees across the state. anyone not involved as a first responsibler or snow plow or someone with major storm business that, they're supposed to be off the road. drivers, you face a fine up to a 5 hundred, and we'll see if that gets enforced. the goal is to keep people off the roads and prevent any...
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they are looking to revise the transit in and out of the city. but new york has been to this before. a couple of months ago we dealt with sandy. traffic was really light into manhattan today. me thinks it's going to stay light as well. look at this guy right here. he is right now using a skimmer just to make sure that people don't skid along in the slushy mess. but he's going to have to get himself a big shovel like the rest of us. fema has already put out the warnings to new englanders. get ready. get preprayered. batteries, shovels, candles, gasoline. there are already lines for gasoline. we went through this in sandy. many of us waiting for days. my town was dry in connecticut. couldn't get gas for days. there are blizzard warnings in effect for these states. connecticut, rhode island, massachusetts, maine and new hampshire. there are coastal flood warnings along with the blizzard warnings. it seems weird to connect those two, but they have them. they're expecting the floods to be three to five feet of storm surge along the coastal areas as we
they are looking to revise the transit in and out of the city. but new york has been to this before. a couple of months ago we dealt with sandy. traffic was really light into manhattan today. me thinks it's going to stay light as well. look at this guy right here. he is right now using a skimmer just to make sure that people don't skid along in the slushy mess. but he's going to have to get himself a big shovel like the rest of us. fema has already put out the warnings to new englanders. get...
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we go to our beaches here, ocean city. tide is going out now, but the sun is out as well. temperatures are cold in the ocean. 32 degrees here. 30 at b.w.i. marshall. 34% the humidity and northwest wind has been gusting to 38 so that 30 degrees feels more like 20 degrees or something along those lines. generally from baltimore south ward we're at or above freezing. north of baltimore we're in the low 20's. out in far western maryland right now. here we see the circulation. the low is right in there. we see all these bumpy clouds developing. that's where there's some intense precipitation forming even out over the water. we have thick cloud bands where the heaviest snow is falling. the farther west you go, we see snow showers in new jersey and parts of pennsylvania as this system slowly pulls out of the picture. but here we have clear skies. next storm coming is developing out to the west. this will come in about monday or so. so between this and this, it's this area of high pressure. here's our sunday weather. high pressure will bring us some nice stuff. but tie with the st
we go to our beaches here, ocean city. tide is going out now, but the sun is out as well. temperatures are cold in the ocean. 32 degrees here. 30 at b.w.i. marshall. 34% the humidity and northwest wind has been gusting to 38 so that 30 degrees feels more like 20 degrees or something along those lines. generally from baltimore south ward we're at or above freezing. north of baltimore we're in the low 20's. out in far western maryland right now. here we see the circulation. the low is right in...
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so, again, what's the solution? the city. finally, the most interesting discussion maybe is the environmental discussion which has turned 180 degrees in the last ten years. you know, have you looked at -- even within the global warming discussion, you talk about carbon footprint and the vulcan project which maps where our carbon footprints are, you know, red is bad, green is good. you look at the united states, and it looks like the satellite night sky of the united states. hottest around the cities, cooler in the suburbs, coolest out in the country, right? but that measures co2 per square mile. in 2001 scott bernstein at the center for neighborhood technology in chicago said what happens if instead of measuring co2 per mile we start measuring co2 per person or per household? because there are only a certain number of us, and we can choose to live in places where we pollute more orless. if you look per household, the red and the green just flip, absolutely change places. and by far the healthiest place you can live is in the
so, again, what's the solution? the city. finally, the most interesting discussion maybe is the environmental discussion which has turned 180 degrees in the last ten years. you know, have you looked at -- even within the global warming discussion, you talk about carbon footprint and the vulcan project which maps where our carbon footprints are, you know, red is bad, green is good. you look at the united states, and it looks like the satellite night sky of the united states. hottest around the...
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we're trying to redirect traffic that's coming into the city. off of some of our main freeways that are taking place. other than that, things are going well. >> we're looking at live pictures now, commissioner, and it appears to be people who are in track, some of those stopping cars. have you had any arrests? >> at the beginning we had a couple of arrests. yes, we have people who are running between cars and not causing problems other than jumping up and down. the bigger concern right now is not feeding more people to come in. if you can advise people we're not allowing more people in the downtown area. we're going to start redirecting them out and probably within the hour. until then we're going to celebrate and be happy that the ravens have won. >> thank you anthony batta, baltimore, maryland police commissioner. >> it's hour two. these guys have to get off the streets. it's been an interesting evening here on cnn reporting on this and seeing the blackout at the superdome. i'm not going to pretend i know everything about sports. i know a lot
we're trying to redirect traffic that's coming into the city. off of some of our main freeways that are taking place. other than that, things are going well. >> we're looking at live pictures now, commissioner, and it appears to be people who are in track, some of those stopping cars. have you had any arrests? >> at the beginning we had a couple of arrests. yes, we have people who are running between cars and not causing problems other than jumping up and down. the bigger concern...
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most expensive cities in the world. the index, tokyo, osaka japan had first and second, followed by sydney, australia in third place. as for american cities, you have to go to number 27 on the list to find them, los angeles and new york city tied for that spot. although it's kind of hard to think of new york as any kind of bargain. >>> up next, a good dog who made it through a big storm now competing for best in show. hanging out with my friends. i have a great fit with my dentures. i love kiwis. i've always had that issue with the seeds getting under my denture. super poligrip free -- it creates a seal of the dentures in my mouth. even well-fitting dentures let in food particles. super poligrip is zinc free. with just a few dabs, it's clinically proven to seal out more food particles so you're more comfortable and confident while you eat. super poligrip free made the kiwi an enjoyable experience. [ charlie ] try zinc free super poligrip. with hand-layered pasta, tomatoes, and real mozzarella cheese. but what makes us e
most expensive cities in the world. the index, tokyo, osaka japan had first and second, followed by sydney, australia in third place. as for american cities, you have to go to number 27 on the list to find them, los angeles and new york city tied for that spot. although it's kind of hard to think of new york as any kind of bargain. >>> up next, a good dog who made it through a big storm now competing for best in show. hanging out with my friends. i have a great fit with my dentures. i...
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for the next 72 hours, the bulk of the snow is east of new york city. everywhere you see pink through here, that's a foot of snow or more, and the purple is 20 to 30 inches of snow. that's from portland, maine, to boston, to providence, that's still to come. you already have 6 on the ground. there's plus 20. that's still a good snowfall. albany, you'll see about 6 to 10 more. down toward new york city, it appears you're almost in this dry area where there will be 8 to your north, 4 to your south, but not a lot more to come still in the city compares to what is on long island, over a foot still to come here. and this is the danger zone, just snowing everywhere out here. it's coming down in buckets because at the low comes through here, its closest position is going to be to boston, not new york city. that's why snow is not going to be as heavy in the city as in boston because the low is much closer there. then by tomorrow afternoon, literally, this thing is gone. saturday, 4:00, 5:00, the snow is completely over. only the wind is left. erin. >> what's th
for the next 72 hours, the bulk of the snow is east of new york city. everywhere you see pink through here, that's a foot of snow or more, and the purple is 20 to 30 inches of snow. that's from portland, maine, to boston, to providence, that's still to come. you already have 6 on the ground. there's plus 20. that's still a good snowfall. albany, you'll see about 6 to 10 more. down toward new york city, it appears you're almost in this dry area where there will be 8 to your north, 4 to your...
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of the city farmer's market in san francisco. thank you for joining us. tell us a little bit about the organization. >> we're 30 years old now. we started with 14 farmers, and it has grown out to over 80. >> what is the mission of the organization? >> this area has no grocery store spiller it is all mom-and- pop stores. we have this because it is needed. we knew it was needed. and the plaza needed somebody. it was empty. beautiful with city hall in the background. >> thank you for speaking with us. are you on the web? >> yes, hocfarmersmarket.org. >> check them out. thank you. >> welcome. the dish is ready. >> it looks and smells amazing. >> thank you. it was not easy to meet the $20 budget. i checked everybody out and found some great produce. really lovely seafood. i think that you are going to love it. >> do not be shy. cyou know this can run you $35 to $45 for a bowl, so it is great you did this for $20. >> this will feed four to six people. >> not if you invite me over for dinner. i am ready to dig in. >> i hope you'll love
of the city farmer's market in san francisco. thank you for joining us. tell us a little bit about the organization. >> we're 30 years old now. we started with 14 farmers, and it has grown out to over 80. >> what is the mission of the organization? >> this area has no grocery store spiller it is all mom-and- pop stores. we have this because it is needed. we knew it was needed. and the plaza needed somebody. it was empty. beautiful with city hall in the background. >>...
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let me say this it depends on what the people of that place want, in that city. >> do you believe the nra agrees with this? >> do i believe that the nra agrees with -- i don't know what the nra agrees with me or not. i just want them to be safe. >> here is what the nra is saying now. here is what wayne la pierre said in 19 -- just after columbine, wasn't it? >> first, we believe in absolutely gun-free, zero tolerance, totally safe schools. that means no guns in america's schools, period. with a rare exception of law enforcement officers or trained security personnel. >> i mean -- >> wait a minute. wayne la pierre has done a 360 on that, 360 on background checks. the man that's been rapidly exposed as a shameless hypocrite. >> he is not a hypocrite. >> to help stop guns in places like this. >> he is not a hypocrite if he's learning, changing and adapting in a situation you would. that's called using the brain that god gave you. heck, look at the uk. you guys figured out that having a government with a king was probably a bad idea to rule everything. am i wrong? >> it worked out. >> did
let me say this it depends on what the people of that place want, in that city. >> do you believe the nra agrees with this? >> do i believe that the nra agrees with -- i don't know what the nra agrees with me or not. i just want them to be safe. >> here is what the nra is saying now. here is what wayne la pierre said in 19 -- just after columbine, wasn't it? >> first, we believe in absolutely gun-free, zero tolerance, totally safe schools. that means no guns in america's...
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for siinles. & 3 & 3 & 3 ptursday, ebruary 14tt ,3 3 -33 3 3 the baltimore city school contracts of sevvral chaattr &panddindepennently run schools. that means... they will shut 3 school year..- year.megan gilliland is ive -outsiie onn of tte schools ssated to close... with reaction. good morning guysswe're live wwst... one of he schools -& that is now set to cllse down. &&pthe board chair here says... it's jjuttnot fair. -3 fair.ssying... the school was fiially on an upswing.thh &pcriteria was based on aaademic perforrance.... climate and financial government.bluford -3 drew jemison is an all mall school focused on math and & enginneringit opened... in 2007....and the board chair -& here... admits... ii has haa its share of trouble iinthe past.in 2008... ooe of the school's secretaries stooe more than 63-ttousand dollars aad isscurrently in the -3&process of paying ittback. 3 11:09:17 whhnnyou have major & thefts from staff it hurts at - homm buu in teems of acheivementtthe boys have done welllin the past 3 years. buu -& thhy measured us ovvr a renew pontracts aalo vvted not to renewwcontr
for siinles. & 3 & 3 & 3 ptursday, ebruary 14tt ,3 3 -33 3 3 the baltimore city school contracts of sevvral chaattr &panddindepennently run schools. that means... they will shut 3 school year..- year.megan gilliland is ive -outsiie onn of tte schools ssated to close... with reaction. good morning guysswe're live wwst... one of he schools -& that is now set to cllse down. &&pthe board chair here says... it's jjuttnot fair. -3 fair.ssying... the school was fiially on...
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one to two feet of snow for some of the biggest cities. the wind and storm surge, also a huge issue. our affiliates from across the region reporting on the deteriorating conditions. >> i can tell you i'm standing alongside one very, very angry long island sound. you can see the waves whipping up. you can see how fast and hard the snow is falling. >> reporter: the roads are already horrible. >> the roads are already horrible. i would honestly rather walk than drive. >> reporter: this section of i-95 in connecticut was shut down and even the plows are crashing. this one flipped in bedford county, virginia. in new york, long lines and fears of fuel shortages like after superstorm sandy. >> all indications are the gas supply is plentiful and deliveries will not be disrupted. >> reporter: at the airport, at least 4,500 flights canceled through sunday and delays felt as far away as los angeles. in boston, getting off the roads and home was most important. >> my concern is about the power. >> i heard we might get a foot or two. so it sounds like
one to two feet of snow for some of the biggest cities. the wind and storm surge, also a huge issue. our affiliates from across the region reporting on the deteriorating conditions. >> i can tell you i'm standing alongside one very, very angry long island sound. you can see the waves whipping up. you can see how fast and hard the snow is falling. >> reporter: the roads are already horrible. >> the roads are already horrible. i would honestly rather walk than drive. >>...
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experiencing what we witnessed across the city. he's stuck. he came into this church parking lot. was going to plow it, got halfway through, but the conditions proved to be too much, so he's been struggling to get out of that particular position for the past 20 minutes or so. but again, anderson, there is a fleet of some 5,000 vehicles like this that are out on the streets throughout the state, plowing roads. plowing the primary routes, plowing parking lots and secondary routes like the one that you see here. looks like he's finally going to make his way out of here, but we're going to move back just a little bit. as you know, anderson, in addition to the fleet of equipment that they have out in the streets, the governor has also enacted a plan banning basically all vehicles on the streets except for emergency vehicles. that has certainly helped. it's kept a number of people off the street out here in boston, in massachusetts, as the storm continues to barrel down. i can tell you just from the experience here, it's an icy, wet, bli
experiencing what we witnessed across the city. he's stuck. he came into this church parking lot. was going to plow it, got halfway through, but the conditions proved to be too much, so he's been struggling to get out of that particular position for the past 20 minutes or so. but again, anderson, there is a fleet of some 5,000 vehicles like this that are out on the streets throughout the state, plowing roads. plowing the primary routes, plowing parking lots and secondary routes like the one...
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: police stations across the city under guard. the homes of l.apd officials thn air families also under guard after being called out in dorner's angry 11-dame d hief11. thousands of police across the state called on to duty, tensions so high, twitchy lapd officers shoot up a blue pickup truck resembling dorner's. inside a 71-year-old woman and her daughter delivering newspapers. the 71-year-old in intensive care. the daughter okay, a torrence police officer hears those shots and sees another truck and fires into it. not dorner but a man going to work. luckily he is okay. monica quan and her fiance shot and killed. wednesday, near san diego, dorner tried to steal a boat. on thursday, 1:25 a.m. in corona he allegedly fires onto two police officers, one is slightly injured. 20 minutes later in riverside, two officers ambushed at a stop light. one dies. the other hospitalized. thursday his manifesto goes public and his burned out truck is found, two guns in it and footprints leading into the woods. a search warrant was served on his m
: police stations across the city under guard. the homes of l.apd officials thn air families also under guard after being called out in dorner's angry 11-dame d hief11. thousands of police across the state called on to duty, tensions so high, twitchy lapd officers shoot up a blue pickup truck resembling dorner's. inside a 71-year-old woman and her daughter delivering newspapers. the 71-year-old in intensive care. the daughter okay, a torrence police officer hears those shots and sees another...
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. >>> back on this planet, new rankings out this weekend, the most expensive cities in the world. the index places tokyo and osaka, japan at first and second followed by sydney, australia, in third place. as for american cities, you have to go to number 27 on the list to find them, los angeles and new york city tied for that spot. although it's kind of hard to think of new york as any kind of bargain. >>> up next, a good dog who made it through a big storm now competing for best in show. >>> the famed westminster dog show begins tomorrow, and for some of the owners, their dogs this year is all about perseverance, after many lived through the devastation of hurricane sandy. tonight michelle franzen with the inspiring story of a dog named chauncey whose fans think he deserves best in show. >> don't do it. don't do it! >> reporter: it's play time at denise and scott's jersey shore home. their dog chauncey, a komondor breed, with that signature mopey mane blends in with the snow. the family pet and champion show dog proves to be a bright spot for the couple when super storm sandy tore
. >>> back on this planet, new rankings out this weekend, the most expensive cities in the world. the index places tokyo and osaka, japan at first and second followed by sydney, australia, in third place. as for american cities, you have to go to number 27 on the list to find them, los angeles and new york city tied for that spot. although it's kind of hard to think of new york as any kind of bargain. >>> up next, a good dog who made it through a big storm now competing for...